Using Security Software Measures | HP 355385-001 guide

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Using Security Software Measures

HP recommends that you follow these three protective security software measures to improve your notebook security and to reduce the severity of security access threats.

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1Install antivirus software before connecting to the Internet or a network. (Some notebook models are shipped with antivirus software.)

Keep the virus definition files up to date to maintain protection against newly discovered viruses.

Microsoft:

http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus

Symantec: http://securityresponse.symantec.com Refer to the online Help File within the antivirus software.

2 Install Microsoft Windows http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com updates by downloading the

updates as they become available.

3Install the Microsoft Internet Connection Firewall or an equivalent firewall.

Refer to the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help & Support. Enter “Firewall” in the Search field and press enter.

✎Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer and file sharing within a network. If this occurs, you can disable the firewall or contact your firewall provider for configuration information. Disabling the firewall will leave you unprotected.

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Contents

Software Guide Page Contents Security Multimedia Software Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideo Index Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power Source Standby Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen Resuming After a Week or More Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive Media Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Task Procedure Results Using the Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation Using Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from Standby Accessing Power Options Window Setting Power PreferencesDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security Password Accessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance Controls Power Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This Feature Forgotten Passwords About PasswordsUsing HP and Windows Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords About Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On Password Setting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords About Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator Passwords Setting System Information Options Using System InformationProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More Information Connecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting Playback Using Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Observing the Copyright Warning Identifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Playing CDs Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerGeneral DVD Tips Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDs Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region Settings Preparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording Media Sonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDs Software Updates Restorations Updating Software Accessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer to Setting a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilityRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive Repairing or Reinstalling Operating System Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CD Repairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your Data Reinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled Software Configuring Your Notebook Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Main Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support CenterExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4